Information: Food Intolerances

Do you react to different types of Foods?

These reactions/symptoms are applicable to all age groups, that is, babies (breast or non-breast fed), children and adults.
Food Intolerances can be immediate or delayed. When delayed these reaction/symptoms are often not obvious and require investigation.
Food Intolerances can produce symptoms in one or more body organs and system. The precise mechanism of these reactions is not fully understood.
Food Intolerance is not considered a true ‘food allergy’ since the response does not require the presence of the IgE antibody. Food intolerances are considered the result of either non-IgE immunological reactions or pharmacological (chemical drug-like) reactions or neurological (nervous system) reactions.
This Information Sheet will focus on Food Intolerances excluding fermentable sugar intolerances such as lactose, fructose, fructans, galactans or sorbitol.
The Information Sheet does not cover fermentable sugar intolerances such as lactose, fructose, fructans, galactans or sorbitol intolerances.

Standard Medical (Diagnostic) Approach:

History and examination of the patient.
To exclude Food Allergies testing can be completed by:
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“Skin Prick Testing”. where small, fixed amounts of suspected allergens and/or their extracts are tested on the skin and their reactions measured and evaluated.
Blood in which the concentration of specific IgE antibodies is measured and evaluated (to exclude food allergies).
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To identify Food Intolerances testing can be completed by:
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Elimination & Challenge (protocol) which involves removing individual or food groups suspected of causing adverse reactions for a period of up to 6 weeks and observing whether the symptoms subside. If significant improvement occurs, reintroduction of the suspected foods or substances can occur to see if the symptoms are reproducible (“the Challenge”). This process is generally repeated for different foods or food groups.
Other tests such as the ELISA testing for IgG-mediated immune responses and antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test (ALCAT) are generally not regarded as “gold standard”.
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Standard Management & Treatment Approach:

The Integrative Holistic Medical approach to allergies and intolerance also takes into consideration additional factors such as the person’s other medical conditions, total nutrition, gut health, the environment and any other possible underlying causes.
Where the Standard Medical Approach does not assist or is not wanted, the Holistic medical approach for Food Intolerances can include, Low Dose Immunotherapy to diagnose and treat the patient’s Food Intolerances.
Low Dose Immunotherapy has a wide variety of applications in relation to foods, inhalants, and various substances.
Professional assessment and management is required at each step in the Low Dose Immunotherapy diagnosis and treatment planning process.

Integrative Holistic Medical Approach

When assessing allergies and intolerances the Integrative/Holistic Medical approach to diagnosis and treatment is personalized, holistic and seeks to address the precise nature of your illness by considering the person as a whole. All factors including nutrition and other possible underlying causes are considered along with other relevant medical information, for instance, the assessment of a Food Symptom Diary.
Where the Standard Medical Approach fails to assist or is not wanted by the patient, Low Dose Immunotherapy may be to diagnose and treat the patient’s allergies or intolerances. A wide variety of foods, inhalants and other substances may be tested to assist in developing the Healthcare Treatment Plan.
Prior to any allergy or intolerance testing or Healthcare Treatment Plan a medical assessment is required.

This type of diagnosis and treatment is available at YourHealth Brighton, Victoria, Australia.

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Max (aged 4) & Tom (aged 2) broadened their limited diet

My two sons Max (aged 4) and Tom (aged 2) spent 12 months using the UK Protocol. They both suffer from anaphylaxis, multiple allergies and food intolerances. They reacted to most food and supplements I tried to feed them.
The treatment helped to broaden their diet gradually with minimal side effects and adverse reactions. It wound down their whole system and overall they were more calm within themselves. The staff were amazing and patient especially with my unco-operative two year old!
Thanks to everyone at the Allergy And Intolerance Clinic.
Steph (NSW)

Sofia’s journey – food intolerance, eczema and asthma

Following the birth of my beautiful baby daughter Sofia we noticed red areas around her neck, legs and elbows, belly, ankles, parts of thighs, back and underneath her arms...We didn’t fully understand what this meant until, experiencing breathing difficulties, we took Sofia to hospital. The doctors said that given the extent of her eczema and allergies it was most likely she had asthma – at the tender age of 15 months. Our paediatrician recommended food allergy testing asap ... Since starting her on Low Dose Immunotherapy her eczema over her entire body has completely disappeared...
Catherine, Melbourne, Australia
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Julian’s Story – anyone with food and chemical sensitivities should try it out

Not only did the Low Dose Immunotherpy help to heal my gut problems but it also played an important role in my overall treatment of Lyme disease as it boosted my immune system to be able to handle the intensive course of antibiotics I was later given to kill the Lyme Borrelia and the co-infections...
I could not recommend Low Dose Immunotherpy highly enough and would fully encourage anyone with food and chemical sensitivities to try it out for themselves...
Julian, Sydney, Australia
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Pam – 6 years ago when I arrived at Breakspear a trip to the local supermarket was exhausting … how things have changed!

Over 7 years my health had begun to deteriorate … I tried many conventional and unconventional therapies which gave me a very temporary energy boost ... I wasn’t living the life of a 20 year old more like someone 60 years my senior.
Dr Monroe at Breakspear Hospital advised that the Low Dose Immunotherapy could give my body a chance to recuperate. I wasn’t aware I had food intolerances … but I came to realise that it underlies many illnesses and was crucial to my road to recovery.
When I arrived at Breakspear six years ago a trip to the local supermarket was exhausting–how things have changed!!! I am now symptom free and living the normal life of a 28 year old. I was dismissed from my Rheumatologist 2 years ago. I have gone on to train as a Primary School teacher and have the mountains of energy. I moved out to Melbourne in August 2010...
Pam, UK and Melbourne, Australia
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